Postdoctoral Associate in Materials Characterization (R23-54)

About RF for SUNY at the University at Albany:
Employment is with The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, a private, nonprofit, educational corporation that provides essential sponsored program administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty and students whose ideas and research generate ground-breaking discovery and translate to entrepreneurial and economic development opportunities for New York State.

Working at the SUNY Research Foundation for the University at Albany, you will be part of a team that provides essential services to the University as it moves to the front ranks of American higher education, supporting the advancement of education, research and discovery. The University at Albany, a nationally recognized research university with outstanding faculty, researchers and staff, offers challenging, exciting and rewarding careers to those who seek opportunities to grow and excel.

Job Description:
Description of Duties:
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The post-doctoral fellow will program machine learning software to analyze data from materials characterization methods such as transmission electron microscopy, electron diffraction from transmission electron microscopy or electron backscattering, X-Ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and optical methods such as ellipsometry and scatterometry. The post-doctoral fellow should be familiar with programing and use of machine learning software and Python. Experience in materials characterization including microscopy is highly desired. The initial project will involve analysis of electron diffraction maps from ferroelectric thin films for phase and crystal orientation. The data from these methods will be obtained and simulated for samples provided by TEL Technology Center USA. The post-doctoral fellow will work closely the scientists and engineers at TEL Technology Center USA. Teaming skills are essential. A link to Professor Diebold's research group is: Diebold's Research Group | University at Albany.

Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population. This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Computer Engineering and must have considerable experience programing machine learning software.
• The post-doctoral fellow should be familiar with how to program software such as ResNet50 and Xception or the equivalent for machine learning applications.
• The candidate must be able to write proficiently had have a record of publishing in peer reviewed journals on machine learning topics.
• The degree should come from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• Candidates must address in their applications their ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The candidate should have proven experience programing machine learning software to analyze data from materials characterization methods such as one or more of the following: transmission electron microscopy, electron diffraction from transmission electron microscopy or electron backscattering, X-Ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and optical methods such as scatterometry.

Notes: Position contingent on the availability of funding

Additional Information:
Salary: $50,000-$60,000

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The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.

Application Instructions:
Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three letters of reference, and a letter of application to https://rfhr.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=165335

Applicants must address in their application their ability to work with a culturally diverse population.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

URL: www.albany.edu/nanoscale-science-engineering/diebold-research-group